New Delhi, Mar 14 : Unidentified men attempted to molest a woman from the Northeast and hurled abuses at her in Munrika area of South Delhi late last night, police said today.

According to police, the 34-year-old year woman, who hails from Manipur, lives with her family in a rented accommodation in Munrika.

The incident took place last night when she was returning home after dropping her sister at Munrika's bus stand. She works at a beauty parlor, situated in south Delhi, as a beautician.

"When she was coming back home, three unidentified men, who were wandering in the area, hurled abuses at and misbehaved with her. They went ahead to molest her but by then the victim's husband reached there and on seeing him, the accused fled from the spot," said a police officer.

After the incident, the woman immediately informed the police and registered a complaint against unidentified persons.

"Based on the complaint, we have registered a case under Section 509 (Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman) of IPC at Vasant Vihar police station against the accused. Police are also scanning footages of CCTV installed nearby to identify the accused," officer also added.